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RIX to VNY: distance & flight time
Riga (Riga International Airport) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
5,769 mi
9,285 km · 5,013 nm
11h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,769 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 47m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RIX — Riga International Airport · Riga, Latvia
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RIX
- HLJ · Barysiai Airport61 mi away
- SQQ · Šiauliai International Airport74 mi away
- PNV · Panevėžys Air Base85 mi away
- VNT · Ventspils International Airport96 mi away
Near VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RIX from VNY?
The flight distance from Riga (RIX) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 5,769 miles (9,285 km, 5,013 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RIX to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 47m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RIX to VNY?
Nonstop service on RIX–VNY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Riga and Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 9 hours behind Riga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RIX to VNY?
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Why are some RIX to VNY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RIX–VNY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.